Mycobiology  2009;37(1):67-68

doi:10.4489/MYCO.2009.37.1.067

In vitro Activity of Celery Essential Oil against Malassezia furfur.

Hee Youn CHEE 1 ; Min Hee LEE

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Keywords

Antifungal activities; Celery essential oils; In vitro; Malassezia furfur

Country

Republic of Korea

Language

English

Abstract

Antifungal activity of celery essential oil against Malassezia furfur was investigated using broth microdilution and vapor contact methods. Potent antifungal activity was evident using both methods. Fungicidal activity was revealed in the vapor contact method.